I was messing around working out some macros earlier, and I'm amazed that I actually eat around 60-70g fibre most days. Now you hear a lot about fibre being good for digestive transit, avoiding constipation etc, but can eating this much actually do the opposite, 'bunging you up'? What would be high enough of an intake to be excessive?

ShutUpAndSquat wrote:I was messing around working out some macros earlier, and I'm amazed that I actually eat around 60-70g fibre most days. Now you hear a lot about fibre being good for digestive transit, avoiding constipation etc, but can eating this much actually do the opposite, 'bunging you up'? What would be high enough of an intake to be excessive?

There's no set upper limit.

Follow your diet and see what happens. If you have discomfort, back down on the fiber.

Brick, I did a search here today on dietetics and came across your post about going from your clinical dietetics job to a commercial gym. That was about a yr. ago I guess....I'm curious how are things going for you? Are you happier with the training? Do you feel the dietetics increases your earnings? The reason I ask is I have an exercise science degree and have been doing personal training for 8 months in PA. The income is very low (about 1,200/month before taxes). I applied to LSU for dietetics a cpl months ago...I am scheduled to start classes very soon....but I'm wondering if it's worth me getting the 2nd degree(2.5 yrs+ 30 K)+internship if I don't want to do the hospital route like you tried. Any input appreciated!

ShutUpAndSquat wrote:I'm amazed that I actually eat around 60-70g fibre most days.

Me too, what are you eating that has all the fiber in it?

The only time I tracked that I ate that much was when i was experimenting with a carb load day which was heavy on oatmeal and multigrain bread. And I felt like I was going to rupture the next morning (just generally bloatey).

Like Brick said, drink a lot of water, and don't sweat it if you feel fine. Cavement who spent time eating leaves and shoots and whatever may have had fiber intakes many times higher than yours.